Asus N550JX Overheating

[Altayeb2010]

I bought this laptop to do some intense gaming like GTA V, NFS 2015, FIFA 2015. I was pretty disappointed when my GPU temp would rise up to 80C and CPUs to 70C (readings by SpeedFan app). I don't know if that is safe or not. I started to think there is a defect with my laptop. I got those temps when playing World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria on ultra settings (it's not a heavy game like the ones mentioned above) so I don't know what will happen if I play the other games. I am worried now. I am using windows 8.1 and I didn't install or update any drives on my laptop.
In case you need it, here are my laptop's specs:
Asus N550JX
Intel core i7-4720HQ @2.6Ghz up to 3.6Ghz
4GB DDR3 Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M
16GB DDR3 RAM (I know its much but I got it for free)
Full HD (1920x1080) Display with Touch screen
Windows 8.1

 

[velo3100]

That is quite common for laptops to get those temps. I would update all drivers if you can as this will make a difference in temps. Also uninstall asus liveupdate, instant key and the power4gear profile from the control panel. Makes a huge difference in temps.

Plus remember that this laptop is not made to game. It is designed for multimedia use. The g series is specifically made for this.

Try the above things and let me know if anything improves.

 

[Altayeb2010]

The problem is I wanted a G series laptop but I couldn't afford it (my budget is around 1000$ USD and its for 1300-1400$ USD in my country) so I am kinda stuck with this laptop
I also have a weird stutter/chopping when playing GTA V and CPU heat would get to 75C while using a cooling fan, I don't know how to solve this.
Thanks for your help

 

[velo3100]

75 is ok for gaming, just don't let it get to 90. As for the throttling, what fps do you get when you play the game and at what settings do you play it at?

 

[Altayeb2010]

I play on high-very high settings on GTA V. The fps keeps jumping, example when I'm driving it suddenly chops and stutters and goes back normal for 2-3 seconds and stutters again. The problem keeps repeating like that.
Also when I play a World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria version I get around 50 FPS in crowded areas and it randomly drops to 20 for 2-3 seconds and goes back up to 50FPS. It's annoying and I think a laptop with those specs should run that game smoothly.
I'll be using the laptop for gaming mainly. It's the 3rd day today since I bought it.

 

[velo3100]

Does this happen when you play the game at lower settings? Want to make sure it is not software related.

 

[Altayeb2010]

Not really for world of warcraft. On lower settings my laptop doesnt overheat as much and no fps drop occurs.

 

[Altayeb2010]

Hey, thanks for the uninstalll tip. Now my core temp is around 40C using speed fan and 58-65 using Realtemp (previous reading was 75-80 using real temp and 60-70 using Speedfan)
Will provide more update tomorrow on the FPS drop.
Thanks again!

 

[Altayeb2010]

I just tested the stuttering and chopping on gta v, it's unbearable and my realtemp read 78C today..
Thanks.

 

[velo3100]

I would recommend that you drop the settings down as the stuttering could get worse over time. Also make sure that you don't have any dust build up as this gets worse over time.